The Pod Has Spoken

7h ago

Is this the beginning or the end of an era? As ‘Survivor 49’ comes to a close, Tyson and Riley are joined by Shauhin from ‘Survivor 48’ to go over memorable moments from the season, the live aftershow, and the importance of aftercare for the players. Then, they take a look at ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans’ and make some predictions for the highly anticipated season. 00:00 - Welcome! 02:40 - Overall thoughts 22:40 - The live aftershow 50:14 - The ‘Survivor 50’ trailer 1:10:55 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Shauhin Davari Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19h ago

The finale is here! Tyson and Riley are joined by Julie from ‘Survivor 45’ to recap the drama-filled final episode of ‘Survivor 49.’ They discuss the final tribal council, the fire-making challenge, the importance of jury management, and their overall thoughts about this season of ‘Survivor.’ 00:00 - Welcome! 02:40 - "A Fever Dream" 10:22 - The final advantage 27:19 - Immunity and reward challenge 35:37 - The sanctuary 45:55 - Pre-tribal scramble 49:11 - The final tribal council 53:09 - Immunity challenge 1:05:27 - Fire-making challenge 1:13:27 - The final vote 1:42:31 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Julia "Julie" Alley Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11

The finale is approaching! Tyson and Riley are joined by friend of the pod and Sole Survivor of 'Survivor: Africa' Ethan to recap the 12th episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They discuss how to rework the jury for better television, the possible changes to player’s strategies after receiving family letters, and the not-so-successful advantage plays of this episode. 00:00 - Welcome! 06:50 - ‘The Die is Cast’ 17:25 - Reward Challenge 19:31 - The sanctuary 33:52 - Immunity challenge 44:07 - Pre-tribal scramble 52:30 - Tribal council 1:02:15 - Predictions 1:12:50 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Ethan Zohn Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Ethan’s merch for ‘Survivor’ lovers: Ethanzohn.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4

Tyson and Riley are joined by Danny from ‘Survivor' 41, a former professional football player and friend of the podcast, to recap the 11th episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They start the episode with their overall thoughts on this season so far before going over the balance needed to play ‘Survivor’ and the act of revenge in gameplay. 00:00 - Welcome! 05:32 - Some ’Survivor' 49 thoughts 22:12 - “Cherry on Top” 38:47 - The journey 52:11 - Immunity and reward challenge 55:41 - The reward 1:04:11 - Tribal council 1:13:10 - Predictions 1:28:20 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Danny McCray Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27

Tyson and Riley are joined by Sam from ‘Survivor 47’ to recap the 10th episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They start the show by giving their reactions to this episode’s wild tribal council before getting into the idol play, rice negotiations, and their predictions for the players. 00:00 - Welcome! 03:07 - Tribal council 24:47 - “Huge Dose of Bamboozle” 43:40 - Reward challenge 47:54 - Immunity challenge 54:26 - Sanctuary 58:10 - Predictions 1:19:37 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Sam Phalen Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20

Tyson and Riley are back to recap the ninth episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They talk about possible strategies for the players, the fluidity of alliances within this season, and different ways to “shake up” tribal council. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:08 - “If You’re Loyal to All, You’re Loyal to None” 22:37 - Reward challenge 27:27 - The reward 42:02 - Back at camp 48:48 - Immunity challenge 57:31 - Pre-tribal scramble 57:47 - Tribal council 1:05:56 - Predictions 1:18:55 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13

HED: ‘Survivor 49' Episode 8 With Q! | The Pod Has Spoken Tyson and Riley are joined by Q from ‘Survivor 46’ and the upcoming ‘Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans’ to recap the eighth episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They talk about their pickleball rematch, the best and the worst of idol play, and try to calculate the toughest math problems of ‘Survivor.’ 00:00 - Welcome! 11:52 - “Hot Grim Reaper” 23:28 - Immunity challenge 48:05 - Pre-tribal scramble 1:06:01 - Tribal council 1:20:52 - Predictions 1:34:44 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Quintavius "Q" Burdette Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6

Drop your buffs (for real this time)! Tyson and Riley are joined by Caroline from ‘Survivor 47’ to recap the seventh episode of ‘Survivor’ Season 49. They react to the merge, give their opinions on naming alliances, and talk about every player’s need for a backup plan in their ‘Survivor’ strategy. 00:00 - Welcome! 04:52 - “Blood Will Be Drawn” 28:45 - The merge reward and immunity challenge 48:15 - Pre-tribal scramble and tribal council 1:09:52 - Predictions 1:27:35 - Thanks for watching! Hosts: Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee Guest: Caroline Vidmar Producer: Ashleigh Smith Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices